The Fire had the edge in three meetings between these teams last year, winning 2-1 and 1-0 before Kansas City took the final meeting 2-0.

Chicago is currently dead last in Major League Soccer, with zero points and a -5 goal difference after two matches. The Fire are the only team in the Eastern Conference yet to score a goal this season.

Sporting Kansas City's Graham Zusi is top of the MLS assist charts, with two.

The last time Chicago visited Sporting Park, on Sept. 28, 2012, the stadium's attendance record of 21,010 was set.

Chicago is currently tied with New York and Portland for most goals allowed, with five.